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The 26th Jeonju International Film Festival opens today, kicking off a ten-day celebration of independent and art house cinema.

The festival begins tonight with a star-studded red carpet and the screening of the opening film "Kontinental '25."

This year's program features 224 films from 57 countries, including a record 38 titles in the Korean Cinema section.

A special section will spotlight democracy, with six films presented that explore themes of martial law and political unrest around the world, drawing parallels with Korea's own experiences.

The festival will close with the Korean documentary "In the Land of Machines," directed by Kim Ok-young.

Korea's leading ballet companies, including the Korea National Ballet and Universal Ballet, will unite for the 'Korea Ballet Festival,' opening on May 9.

Held under the theme "Connection," this year's edition will feature 12 performances, including two special productions and four guest works.

Legendary Korean ballet figures, including Choi Tae-ji, Moon Hoon-sook, and Kim Joo-won, are set to grace the stage.

The festival will open at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts with Johan Inger's acclaimed "Walking Mad & Bliss," followed by Universal Ballet's "Chunhyang," Gwangju City Ballet's "Coppélia," and more, with performances running through June 22.

Seoul City will host the "Car-Free Jamsu Bridge Walking Festival" every Sunday from May 4 to June 22 at Banpo Hangang River Park and around Jamsu Bridge.

The festival, which attracted 1.5 million visitors last year, will expand the venue to the northern end, covering the entire Jamsu Bridge.

Unique immersive programs, such as the Hangang Space-Out Competition and a silent DJ party, will entertain visitors, along with a variety of performances.

Vehicle access will be restricted every Sunday from 11 AM to 11 PM along the 1.1-kilometer stretch from the northern end of the bridge to Dalbit Plaza.

That's all from me. Keep it tuned to the Kulture Wave.